Podcasts

There’s been so much talk lately about how good the US job market has been performing but is it as good as they say? New information has come to light that may indicate some red flags. Learn more about it here.

Homes have become so unaffordable in this current market and the younger generations are feeling this. Learn more about this issue in this episode of the Simply Financial podcast.

I’m sure you’re aware of the very high food prices in grocery stores. This all started at the same time interest rates began to rise and although the interest rates have slowed, food prices have not. Learn more in this simply financial podcast episode.

The Federal Reserve is forecasting a decrease in interest rate hikes and the markets are responding to that news. Learn what’s happening in this Simply Financial podcast episode.

Using Real GDP, we take a look at the economic growth that happened within 2023. Listen in to see how it grew.

Did you know that our country’s national debt payments can help us predict what direction interest rates will go? It’s definitely not an exact forecast but the reasoning behind it makes sense. Listen and learn how to find out.

Consumer spending takes up about 70% of the US GDP. In this episode we discuss the power that consumers really have within our current economy.

There are many things that are contributing to our economic fears for 2024. Inflation, geopolitical conflicts, and recession fears are all reasons investors worry. However, there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic as well. Listen to part 2 of this 2 part economic update series to find out all the details.

J.P. Morgan’s Jordan Jackson is back on the show as a special guest to talk about the current status of our economy. Listen to this economic update episode to learn more.

Mortgages can be expensive, so you definitely won’t want to miss this episode. Learn some insights you might not have been aware of before about your mortgage.

Bank interest rates, CD rates, and account interest rates have been notoriously low for a long time but that has changed recently. Learn more in this episode.

Recently the Federal reserve had a meeting to talk about their strategy around interest rates and what they plan to do with them. Find out what they decided and what that means for us Americans.

In the time between 2021 and 2023, the markets have gone up and down; but mostly down. As investors, it’s easy to be scared when the markets aren’t performing like we want them to. The key is to stay optimistic and plan for the long term. Listen here to find out why.

Are we in a bear market? Was the uptick in the markets at the beginning of the 2024 just a temporary lull? Some experts seem to think so. What do you think? Listen to Chris’s thoughts in this episode of the simply financial podcast.

Chris & Eric Lopkin talk about the economic situation in the US. The Job market looks strong and Inflation needs to be tamed. Listen in on this podcast replay from the Raw Naked Truth Podcast.

There has been a bunch of change within the mortgage market today. Listen for an update on how its been going.

In this episode, Chris & Lindy Brock, Associate Advisor at Elliott Wealth Management Services, discuss podcasts they personally enjoy. They share reviews and recommendations for popular podcasts that might interest you.

Check out part 2 of the 2023 Mid-Year Economic Update. Chris Calandra CFP® gives his personal thoughts on the current market environment, inflation, & other related topics happening in 2023.

Check out part 1 of the 2023 Mid-Year Economic Update. Chris Calandra and special guest, Jordan Jackson, VP & Global Market Strategist from JP Morgan, discuss the current market environment, an update for 2023, inflation, & other related topics.

Many Americans are still feeling the weight of inflation. The good news is that it seems to be trending downwards. Listen to this podcast replay from the Raw Naked Truth Podcast with Eric Lopkin.